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REPUBLIC OF ~AMIBIA I- MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES i i~'1i FlTA9- • VOTE 22: Budget Speech 2017/18 By MANDATE The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has been mandated to sustainably manage the living aquatic resources and promote the aquaculture sector.

VISION The vision of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources is for Namibia to be a leading fishing nation with a well developed aquaculture industry.
• MISSION The Mission of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources is to responsibly manage living aquatic resources to continuously ensure a conducive environment the fishing and aquaculture sector to prosper.
for Budget Speech I 2017 f 2018 Financial Year Table of Contents Mandate, Vision, Mission 1.0 Introductory Remarks 2.1 Programme 1 Survey and Stock Assessrnent 2.2 Programme 2,:) Huma~li.Ri3sources[)eVelo 2.6 Programm!.~ ~c"=.~', Policy and Economic Advice 2.7 Programme 7 Non Tax and Revenue Administration 3.0 Conclusion ,.2 p.4 ".8 p.11 p.12 p.15 p.20 p.23 p.24 MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES 3 Budget Speech I 2017/2018 Financial Year Budget Speech I 2017/2018 Financial Year 1.0 Introductory Remarks Honourable Chairperson, 110n.
Chairperson of the Whole House Committee, a positive performance in 2016.

I addressed the fishing industry I am deli~ted to stand before this Honourable House to seek few months ago, an opportunity all stakeholder in this sector approval 'f the Budget for Vote 22: Fisheries and Marine come together to take stock, discuss and share pertinent issues Resource •.

affecting the sector on pave focus on areas of the year ahead.
I am glad to report to the house that the fishing industry reported I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate my Colleague Comrade Calle'Schlettwein '<:' for devising a pro-poor National .~udget geared .towards r~~~cing poverty, inequality and unemployment ""i~"':::>''''''~,'~''7''_~:-;,:-,,-~1'H',", 'PrdSRerity Plan.
_,_',_ ,~}~)~~ :~:':';J "HonourableiMernbe , Th~amo~n~whi~h f:::,?t;.-r::"",:-" _ _ 29p~612i900.00 ~,;, _::':~- _ I lookforthe'Ho4seappr(),'£~LiS __"l:,"-~;:>"Y:;-':"'f;>_;<,_,,/',':~fJi:~~"l'" .n.?an9.i;~I¥ear.

a sum of N$ , , ,{7J , ... ,'" Most of our commercially..:;tmp'dffant'slbel& are showing signs of recovery, although there is still a need to rebuild these to maximum sustainable yield (MSY) levels, in order to ensure perpetual and optimal contribution to our economy.
The investment from the fishing industry continued to play a vital role and was recorded at N$113 million in 2016/17.
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES 5 Budget Speech I 2017 12018 Financial Year Budget Speech I 2017/2018 Financial Year Moreover, the ministry lays special emphasis on corporate social responsibility by fishing companies towards less fortunate Honourable Chairperson Allow me to motivate how the budget will be utilised to members of our society.

I wish to thank right holders for heeding implement the following programmes of my Ministry.
Out of the to this call, and contributing generously towards activities such as drought relief in several parts of our country that have been affected by hunger since last year, promotion of enterprise development, building of SChools,hospitals and police facilities.

During 2016/17, about N$25 million was contributed to as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by various members bout.

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; certification'proe~~b(N~mtp.ja's hake fishery.·I am;.GonfiCientto subject our hake fishery tothfs certification prog~ss because it is sustainablymanaqedra factlivhiCh'is':<e\/idencedby the status of our stocks, and the serious management measures put in place, in line with the Hake Management Plan.

This certification is important because, it will help assure consumers of Namibia hake worldwide that this fishery is sustainably managed.
This will result in increased access to lucrative niche markets, which will benefit our country.

total of N$ 296, 612, 000, 00 allocated to Vote 22, an amount of N$ 239,027,000.00 (i.e.

80.6%) is budgeted for operational activities, while N$ 57,585,000 (i.e.

19.4%)is earmarked for expenditure on capiti3('~rrrojects.
Out of the operational expenditure an amount ot N$3,919,000.00 is allocated to Namibian Maritime andFi~.8eries Institute (NAMFI), while an amount of N$3,684,000;OP""Yillbe transferred to the Luderitz part of our waterFrorito'ev"~,!pp<'L··~FOCI.as ,,1: "';'-'~"'1!'r'JI:~'?:~~';':~~f!!r'!

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Also tt;J,iFQ~r~~CH:lf\m"lnd~torY;'acti~ities in impact on the full on the operational budget will also negatively affect implementation of the MSC.

The decrease the maintenance and operation of inland aquaculture centres.
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES 7 Budget Speech I 2017 / 2018 Financial Year Budget Speech I 2017/2018 Financial Year Therefore, the allocated amounts will be utilised as follow: 2.
1 Programme 1: Survey and Stock Assessment The main purpose of this proqramme is to conduct research in order to assess the status of the commercially exploited marine resources annually, as well as the marine environment in order to provide scientific advice on the sustainable harvest levels and relevant management measlJ~.!?~...

For these purposes the Mi~istry.requir~s,",.~~t infrastructure t&"i'~'j~("' and laboratories and equipment, which are instrumental ....uch··as research vessels in .
/~;,~,t,'jb~L ..iQ,~nsure that the ass~f~i~g our marine res9urces;.arl3a9qY'{~9 and regularly malh'tairled.

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Results fron"l)these surveys indicated that most of' thec6mrrrerciaH~/important fish stocks were in a growing state, except for the pilchard stock which still needs to recover to a sustainable level where it can make a significant contribution to the Namibian economy.
Iwould like to further inform the house that the Ministry conducted a survey in 2016/17 to assess the state of the Orange TOughy resource and shall do so again in the current financial year to decide whether the stock has recovered adequately to lift the current moratorium on exploitation of this species.
During the period under review the Ministry has also gazetted new regulations thereby introducing a closed season for Kabeljou fishing to prevenfhigh catches of this species during , ' the spawning migration.

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:·.Pfovi.ding •.tti~1d'flthe~iar:i~i~I;~tdtal the ",·~1~ndi.i;t8~r:$ AlloWable Catches (TAC) for:these species for 'the sustainable utilisation of our resourcesT,·:,·,:=.

::"'Ij~'·4'"' 'iiL;)~'~ ,:~., :"i,~~; 1;+- -f The Ministry shall make use of its two research vessels to conduct these surveys and as a result, funds need to be made available for the' running, maintenance and repairs, as well as for other operational costs of these vessels, such as fuel and lubricants.
Of particular importance to note is that the 8 MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES 9 Budget Speech I 2017 / 2018 Financial Year tiUagel epeecn I LV I I I LV lor IIldll<';ldl ''''ell new multidisciplinary research vessel, RV Mirabilis, will have to undergo its mandatory major maintenance in the current financial year.
During the 2017/18 financial year, the Ministry shall embark on the review and development of Management Plans for the commercially exploited resOurces,which are required for EAF (Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries) Management that has been agreed upon by fishing nations and the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

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;c:rpader .t~~~~~,.,!9rientedfisheries spectrum of the entire' ecosystem, managing\fisheries respuo;;es.

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r.' mi 2.2 Programme 2: Human Resources Development The programme is aimed at equipping staff members with different skills knowledge and abilities, through training and development programmes in various fields at all levels in the Ministry.

Honorable Chairperson, During 20:,~/17 financial year, the ~~iit~ eight bursaries and.

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total' of .AO.. staff.~~ITl.QersprOvided with •..Qi~§;!;,;,ti~f;~6/17.
Out of fin9.ri:~i:~'f~'S9PP~rtJ6 "',,, 'HI~tep their studies eigh'i, foursta~Xi:1E;3Q'1' ....rs,as " in areas of BusineSS, Aqu ·'·!·'~igin.~eringand ,; [ servl~,h ··~.•·7dCOrl).rn.itme.o,t ~~t~ff~~~@~r/wjtb~ •.to~ard.s:'prpfe.~~.io.~al 6p'~6rtfu!hitlls;;to Honourable Chairperson, Honourable Chairperson the Programme will endeavour to fulfill its responsibilities with the allocated N$ 62,161,000 for the 2017/2018 financial year.
purslr; short term skills development especiallyihfjelds relevant to their jobs.

Various skilIS"cI~VEHoprn'eiitcoUrseswere attended by Ninety five (95) staff members from various directorates of the Ministry.

These ranged from office administration, finance, aviation, research, aquaculture, marine engineering, statistics, induction and monitoring and evaluation.
10 MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES 11 13udg<:tSpeecn I 20 i 7 i 20~ 8 Financial Year Budget Speech I 2017 / 2018 Financial Year - "" __ , _, ,0 .. ,,_, _", _ In order to fulfill our responsibility under this programme Honourable chairperson, an amount of N$ 1,135,000.00 is required for the 2017/2018 financial year.
In addition, 346 cases of violations amounting to N$32, 450 in fines were detected during land and river patrols for the period from 1st April 2016 to 31ST March 2017, compared to 231 cases reported in 2015/16 financial year amounting to N$97,OOOin 2.3 Programme 3: fines Marine and Inland Monitoring, Control and Surveillance .
;"'1 (MCS) The purpose of this prog~amme is to ensure that fishing and fisheries ,,related activities within1; :th:" Namibian Exclusive Econol1]ig,?gn,' country's fisher r '-" ,,',' 9~gi,~;~,complywith the ' ,; , The Ministlyputsevetalml;l~$lJrestQcomQ.

!iance re~~f~ti6'b;,§lriB'd~t~~egulated fishing Withih~,HF~':;,!

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nu~'8~t:.f6f E~oh3mi' du~ti~h ',~ite;);lre financial The ~d,f~J'tljrn,the~~rT!rbi~; Exclusive iki.t.n~N~[llibi~~prth~r~~atiti ,'1~6APt'ii~:~~1.€l.t()~da:tas';s~v eborder 'al"ed The Ministry confiscated}$,f) items for inland fisheries during .•.

\ the period from 1st April 2016 to date, ranging from nets, fresh and dry fish compared to 477 confiscated items reported in 2015/16 duringcoa§f~I' atro financial year.

There were 2,317 confiscated items foftt~',eriod 1st April 2016 "- ~~".;~~:~::r':'::::~.
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The Ministry recorded 1895 cases during the coastal patrols from 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017 amounting N$699,389 in fines as compared to 987 cases detected during the same financial year.
There were 44 cases of IUU period in 2015/16 fishing reported on rivers and Inland water bodies for the period 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017 compared to 13 cases detected during the same period in 2015/16 financial year.

There were 135 fishing vessels captured and tracked through the VMS for the period 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017, compared to 129 tracked during the same in 2015/16 financial year.
12 MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES 13 Budget Speech I 2017/2018 Financial Year Budget Speech I 2017/2018 Financial Year In 2015/16 nine (9) sea patrol missions were undertaken compare to five (5) sea patrol and Inspections missions undertaken in 2016/17 which is reduced due financial constraints.
Similarly fifteen(15) aerial surveillance patrol mission were undertaken during 2015/16 compare to eleven (11) aerial surveillance patrol mission from 1st of April 2016 to 31st March 2017This programme is at work, despite the current economic difficulties.

We need to thank those who acted as whistle blowers by alerting the Fisheries inspectors on IUU fishing vessels that were sighted fishing around Namibian borders.
Th,js fishery belongs to all of us, let usall wor~.tQ~~.~h~{:t Honourable Chalrpefson, q~~!Rt,lt.

I, To f~.lfilour mandate under thisprograrTlrT1e~~ require N$90, ~96;'()OO.00 f~r 2()t cial year,o¥:;WhiCh N$71 653, 992, 00 is for person.

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"ipland patrol r·~,q·;~'?<pendi~ure.Tbe, prowamm~'.h,~ also as,w.ell.. magi~~rov,s, n' ,~.I.a,m~LUqe.ritiiVVaterF~ont~~c\j;:~k;"'\ .. 2.4 Programme 4: Promotion of Marine & Inland Aquaculture The purpose of this programme is to ensure responsible and sustainable utilization of Inland Fisheries resources and development of aquaculture, to increase income generation, enhance food security,re~(jce poverty, create employment, improve rural livelihood, andincrease investment.
Under this programme, fingerlings ~?rtre producti8n;8fFishf~.m,e~s, .five aquaculture Ministry flsfi'farrns ' ... ", centres produced Cooperatives and enter (Onavivil r;~OIAC), andr,'" .

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It is thus of '4"'~1l vital importance that these centres and farms are maintained and used optimally.
The sustainable utilization of our inland fisheries resources is a 'high priority for the Ministry, therefore, continuous monitor the 14 MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES 15 Budget Speech I 2017 / 2018 Financial Year Budget Speech I 2017 12018 Financial Year fish catches, biological diversity and health of the resource in order to protect and sustainably manage the resources.
During 2016, Ministry inaugurated the upgrading of the Hardap Inland Aquaculture Centre (HIAC).

The new fish production pond has a capacity of producing between 4 to 7.5 tons of marketable fish per rnonth.Imder optimum conditions.

The new re-furbished hatchery will also be able to produce about 31 000 fingerlings per month, which will be sold to local fish farmers in the south, as well a throughout the county.

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fishing season) Government Gazette NO.

6197 of (15th December 2016).

This Notice was done in consultation with Zambezi Regional Council and all relevant Traditional Authorities • A Notice declaring the Kas'aya Channel, in the Impalila Conservancy area a5'8' fisheries reserve (Government Notice No.

6197 of 15 Dece~ber 2016).


The Ministry is to extend this ;modelto otoer areas in the Zambezi and Kava~~~~~~t~n9 cOI1lIll.unitiesto sListainablebasis .

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;;C!ncL registered stre~gt~ Mi~i~~ Gazette: (j)~enVir~nment?f:theS~ r~so~rce~,.

The e.~fQIIOwln~···re"guliitionJin't~·e·:;<a0~e#f1ment • A Notice prohibiting monofilament nets as fishing gear Shell Fish production was about 500 metric tons in 2016.

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6197 of 15 December 2016, Most of the oysters were exported to East Asian and South published under Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003.

Africa markets.
Africa markets.

Favourable environmental conditions were • A declaration of the Zambezi/Chobe river system shared with Zambia and Botswana as a fisheries reserve for the period 1st December to 28th February every year (closed experienced for most of 2016 at mariculture production areas.

Hatcheries at Swakopmund and Luderitz now produce oyster and abalone spat for the Namibian aquaculture producers.
A 16 MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES 17 Budget Speech I 2017/2018 Financial Year Budget Speech I 2017 I 2018 Financial Year milestone achieved during 2016 with the establishment of a 2.5 Programme 5: new oyster hatchery in Luderitz.

The local shellfish spat is very critical for a bio-security point of view since it minimizes the risk Coordination and Support Services of diseases from other sources.
The purpose of this programme is to provide administrative support to the Vote's programmes and ensure proper financial In order to carry out activities under this program during the management, human resource management, provision of 2017/2018 financial year-an amount of N$ 44 063 000.00 is information technology sefvices, maintenance and logistical sought for support.

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In addition this programme creates awareness, promotes behavioural change and advocates changes for counselling and treatment for MFMR staff members and fishing industry on HIV/AIDS.

Honourable Chairperson, An amount of N$42,953,000.00 is required to undertake these activities under this programme.
18 MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES 19 Budget Speech I 2017/2018 Financial Year Budget Speech I 2017/2018 Financial Year 2.6 Programme 6: Policy and Economic Advice The Ministry has embarked upon the development of the National Development Plan (NDP5), which is at its final stages.
This Plan, which is in line with our Harambee Prosperity Plan, is The main purpose of the programme is to advise the Ministry instrumental in guiding the fishing sector to realise Vision 2030. on socio-economic outlook and performance of the fishing The blue economy approach to the management of all activities industry and also to analyze the socio-economic impact of the in our marine environment is gaining moment.

During 2016, allocated total allowableeaten (TAC) on the fishing industry.
In the Ministry participatediql:nnternational forum to gauge other addition, through this programme, the Ministry honors Namibia's countries experiences and practice, which will put us in a better obligations to regional and international fisheries organization understanding to developoyrown strategy on blue economy.

to which Namibia is party.

on the development of a (t()strE:)9rnline fishing quota r;; ', •..j' 41·i~~tation in the current .,.,'..

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,the AQgust House , iii' The Ministry has inc0rpdratea:~sbme fmp'ortant aspects learnt The 'Ministry continue~to\t SCfP'P'bit:<fher.-"consumptionof fish during the revision of the policy in 2016, and is now ready for locally through the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust submission to CABINET.
I am happy to report that most of the (NFCPT) whereby fish are made accessible and affordable in all provision in this draft policy is already in line with provision in fourteen regions.

The National fish Consumption Trust has 16 the Marine Resources Act 2000, Aquaculture Act 2002, and fish shops in 12 regions in the country, and is planning to open Inland Fisheries Resources Act, 2003.

DeWs shops in the two remaining regions.


The total sale by the ist.to.date is about 5,747MT, value at about N$61,598,302.

20 MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES 21 Budqet Speech I 2017/2018 Financial Year Budget Speech I 2017/2018 Financial Year Honorable Chairperson, In order to carry out activities under this programme during 2017/18 financial year, an amount of N$16,747,400.00 is sought for support.
The amount for this programme includes the personnel expenditure which is (N$14,041,000.00 (84%) whilst N$2, 706,400.00 million (16%,) will be utilize for operational expenditure under this programme.

2.7 Programme 7: Non Tax Revenue Administration j The purpose of programme is to verify landings and the collection of State revenue in the f~rm of quota and by-catch fees from the fishing industry.
The Ministry has developed a revenue collection and debtor's management system to enable the Ministry to automatically invoice fish,!.~gright hOlder~~{~e invoic~'jfl~s.ystTrn is operational; ,,-," ensive training to ..' however, tn'eusersstH '.

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are ~sse,~tial for facilitating~f~hing and other fish§~ activities by right 'hOlders, are"'sustcHfla'l:5Iy":manag'@'cf..,..,,} For support services to continue carry out activities under this programme for the 2017/2018 financial year, an amount of N$ 1, 847,600.00 is sought for support.
22 MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES 2~ Budget Speech I 20"17 / 2018 Financial Year 3.0 Conclusion Honorable Chairperson, Allow me to submit, to this August House, Vote 22: Fisheries and Marine Resources for 2017/2018 for consideration and approval.

I thank you 24 MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES